edtech Archives

Big Deals: Edtech industry news from HMH, Pearson, and Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Learning technology company HMH announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable, building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

How I’m making learning more engaging for my gifted students

February 29, 2024 by Monica Douglas Ed.S., NBCT

With a targeted model and edtech supports, gifted students and those of all abilities will learn and develop critical thinking skills.

Keeping gifted students focused and engaged in learning can be challenging. They complete tasks quickly, are often motivated to dig deeper into a subject, and are prone to…

Edtech Trends

CoSN names 9 edtech hurdles, trends, and tools

February 27, 2024 by Laura Ascione

CoSN's annual Driving K-12 Innovation report reveals significant shifts in the K-12 innovation landscape, impacting edtech and learning.

Teacher retention, learner agency, and, yes, generative AI are among the Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends) and Tech Enablers (tools) impacting education innovation for the year ahead.

Newsline

Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

February 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the addition of new games, interactives, career resources and more ... Read more

Universal Design for Learning

How ergonomics impacts student success

February 16, 2024 by Agnes Lisowska Masson

A little forethought around ergonomics can go a long way toward making students happier, healthier, more focused, and more engaged.

Students are spending more and more time using digital devices, both in and outside of school. In fact, the amount of time teenagers spend in front of screens…

Education Policy & Funding

K-12 edtech survey notes growth obstacles attributed to insufficient leadership depth

February 13, 2024 by Laura Ascione

When it comes to K-12 edtech leadership in companies, many companies strive to maintain aggressive growth targets.

The latest national survey conducted by the Edtech Leadership Collective has identified a stark misalignment in expectations when it comes to emerging leaders’ readiness to reach the executive…

Newsline

Savvas Learning Company Acquires Outlier.org

February 9, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today announced that it has acquired Outlier.org, ... Read more

District Management

How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

February 7, 2024 by Nancy Rose

School leaders can take an inquiry approach as they explore how to increase the edtech ROI of edtech tools across their schools.

Working with curriculum and system leaders and educators across the state of New Hampshire, I frequently hear some common refrains about education technology tools for the classroom.

Edtech Trends

5 educators on what 2024 will bring to education

February 6, 2024 by Laura Ascione

In 2024, education will see advancements and innovations impact teaching and learning--here's what educators have to say about the new year.

Does "new year, new you" apply to K-12 education? Things are certainly changing in classrooms, schools, and districts, as edtech tools, digital learning resources, and instructional strategies evolve.

Edtech Trends

5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

January 31, 2024 by Dr. Christina Counts, Vice President of Education, MiEN Company

When it comes to education trends in 2024, schools are supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative ways.

As we usher in the new year, educators and industry leaders are eagerly anticipating the top education trends for 2024. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution…

Teaching Trends

Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

At FETC 2024, a look at how educators must go beyond tech integration and edtech tools for edtech's sake to boost student engagement.

Student engagement is critical to academic achievement, but it can often be a struggle to engage students in meaningful and relevant ways.

Digital Learning Tools

15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

January 25, 2024 by Amazon Web Services

The AWS Education Accelerator edtech startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for PK-12, higher ed and workforce education customers

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator.

Newsline

Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

January 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC —Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more

Edtech Trends

5 FETC 2024 sessions that grabbed our attention

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

FETC 2024 conference sessions and keynotes will connect attendees with need-to-know details on the latest edtech innovations.

Known as one of the nation’s premier K-12 education technology events, this year's FETC kicks off on Jan. 23, 2024 in Orlando. Attendees will learn directly from top…

Edtech Trends

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

January 5, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple…

Edtech Trends

Edtech tools to beat our state of emergency in reading and math achievement

January 4, 2024 by Dr. Vickel Darby, Coordinator of Early Learning and Instructional Technology, Orangeburg County School District

$We must empower and support our teachers and students with reading and math edtech tools as they recover learning lost during the pandemic.$

Back in early 2020, educators and students nationwide were living in a fast-paced world full of choices, adjustments, and constant changes. But in March of that year, everything…

Digital Learning

What are Examples of Technology Tools in Learning?

January 3, 2024 by ESchool News

In the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education, technology tools for teaching and learning play a pivotal role in shaping dynamic learning environments. From interactive applications to collaborative platforms,…

Digital Learning

What Technology Helps Students Learn?

January 3, 2024 by ESchool News

In the modern educational landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping how students are learning in the digital age. From interactive apps to online platforms, edtech tools…

Newsline

Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines

January 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Wyoming’s Holy Name Catholic School (HNCS) today announced a new multi-year partnership with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more

Newsline

Tutor.com’s On-Demand Tutoring Meets ESSA II Standards, Demonstrating Positive Impacts on Student Grades and Attendance

January 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced that it satisfies Level ... Read more

Edtech Trends

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

February 6, 2024January 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple…

Edtech Trends

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

January 21, 2024January 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple…

Edtech Trends

5 major education trends in 2023

December 29, 2023 by Dr. Christina Counts, Vice President of Education, MiEN Company

As new education trends lead to innovative teaching and learning, here are some of the top trends to look for.

With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. The past few…

Literacy

How we can improve literacy through student engagement

December 28, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

When educators use edtech tools properly, literacy achievement and student engagement can reap the benefits and demonstrate improvement.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase student engagement…

Digital Learning Tools

Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

January 4, 2024December 27, 2023 by Joseph Casale, Account Executive, Denterlein

The immersive 3D “Mission: Mars” experience focuses on engaging students of all ages in the engineering design process

The Museum of Science, Boston is making its first move into the world of immersive online education with its launch of “Mission: Mars,” an educational experience on Roblox,…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

January 9, 2024December 26, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

The 2020s will be a defining decade for education as schools and policymakers rethink approaches to education, including blended learning.

A recently released white paper “Building Back Stronger: New Thinking and Technologies Reshaping Education,” delves into the myriad ways K-12 schools are embracing different methodologies and cutting-edge technologies…

Edtech Trends

How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

December 25, 2023 by Laura Ascione

What K-12 edtech trends about pandemic learning, equity, and more took top billing in schools and districts in the new year?

As we closed the door on 2022, we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for education. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by…

Literacy

When embracing the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students

March 12, 2024December 22, 2023 by Shira Engel, Chalkbeat New York

As a new middle school teacher, I was shocked by how many students entered my classroom unable to decode text despite the science of reading.

The day before my first day of teaching middle school in 2018, I decorated my Brooklyn public school classroom with quotes from famous people reflecting on the importance…

District Management

Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks

December 21, 2023 by Emily Morton, PhD, Research Scientist, NWEA

There are benefits and drawbacks to four-day school weeks--each district’s context and priorities are critical for guiding conversations.

Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.

Innovation Insights

Have digital portfolios come of age?

January 5, 2024December 20, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Online digital portfolios help students take ownership of their own learning.

It’s one of the longest-running promises of edtech: Have students provide proof of work online. Get better assessment results. Provide ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Abbott Elementary and a push for Black educator representation

December 20, 2023 by Laura Ascione

During ISTELive 23, panelists discussed the need for students to see themselves in their teachers--and the need for Black educators.

Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience. At ISTELive 23’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down…

Teacher Professional Development

I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom?

December 19, 2023 by Dr. Kem Smith, Chalkbeat

For a first-year teacher, decide what you value and support students as individuals, build a community of learners, and connect with peers.

This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. I’m wondering if you…

Digital Innovation

5 top education innovation trends in 2023

December 18, 2023 by Julia Freeland Fisher, Director of Education Research, Clayton Christensen Institute

This year, watch for education innovations that expand schools’ ability to innovate and improving relationships and resources for students.

2022 marked a confusing year in the world of education innovation. As a friend and school leader said to me a few months ago, “Innovation is dead, right?”

Teaching Trends

5 ways to use edtech to engage shy students

December 13, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Edtech tools are invaluable when implemented correctly by trained educators--here's how to use edtech to engage shy students.

Engaging shy students in K-12 classrooms can be a rewarding challenge, and edtech is a valuable tool in creating inclusive and interactive learning environments. By leveraging edtech tools,…

K-12 Tech Innovation News

Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration. K-12 tech innovation news demonstrates how edtech tools like immersive experiences, educational apps, and online platforms…

K-12 Tech Innovation News

What are the 8 trends in education technology that will have a major impact in 2024?

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has spread the word about how edtech has witnessed transformative trends shaping the future of learning. The integration of digital tools,…

K-12 Tech Innovation News

What are the trends in learning in 2024?

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The trends in learning in 2024 reflect a commitment to personalized, tech-driven, and collaborative learning.

In 2024, K-12 learning experiences are evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements and educational paradigms. Personalized learning gains momentum as AI-driven adaptive platforms cater to individual student needs,…

K-12 Tech Innovation News

What are the technological impacts on education?

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The technological impacts on K-12 education are profound and transformative, reshaping traditional teaching paradigms. The integration of digital tools, adaptive technologies, and online platforms as detailed in K-12…

K-12 Tech Innovation News

Why are technology tools important in teaching and learning?

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes. These tools provide dynamic resources that cater to diverse learning styles, enhancing engagement and comprehension.…

AI in Education

Everything you need to know about AI in education

December 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

As technology evolves, education must evolve alongside it, especially when students rely on edtech and now AI in education.

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT and AI in education have dominated conversations in the media landscape and within the industry. A key conversation focuses on weighing…

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